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Property Description
How often do you get the chance to buy a home where you call the shots? Welcome to 233 E 21st Street, a charming single-level ranch-style home that invites you to craft your dream residence in one of Costa Mesa's most desirable neighborhoods. This is an opportunity for buyers with vision to design a home that reflects their personal style and taste. Set on a generous 6,080 sf lot, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home features a sparkling pool perfect for soaking up the SoCal sunshine and enjoying seamless indoor/outdoor living. The canvas is ready; all it needs is your imagination. Located just blocks from the vibrant energy of 17th Street, you'll have top-tier dining, boutiques, and daily essentials at your fingertips. Only 1 mile from Newport's scenic Back Bay and 3 miles from the coastal charm of Lido Marina Village, this home is perfectly positioned for everything we love about living in Orange County: beaches, trails, shopping, and a true sense of community. Add in award-winning schools, and you've got the ideal foundation for long-term living. Opportunities like this are few and far between. Don't settle for someone else's version of "updated." Bring your vision, this is the one you've been waiting for.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 233 E 21st St
General
- Sold For: $1,825,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRMLS
- MLS ID: OC25161751
- Added to Site: 204 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: All Bedrooms Down, Family Room, Galley Kitchen, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Primary Bedroom
- Interior Features: Block Walls
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Gas
- Eating Areas: Dining Room
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Microwave
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Washer Hookup
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Private
- Spa Description: Private
Exterior
- Deck/Patio: Stone
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking: Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage (Two Doors)
Location
- County: Orange
- Subdivision: Eastside Central (ECCM)
- Driving Directions: 21st between Westminster and Orange
School Information
- School District: Newport Mesa Unified
- Elementary School: KAISER
- Middle School: ENSIGN
- High School: NEWHAR
Community
- Community Features: Curbs
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air, High Efficiency
- Heating Type: Central, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Structure Type: Single Family Residence
- Construction: Drywall Walls
- Foundation: Slab
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Doors: Double-Door Entry, Mirror Closet Door(s)
- Disability Access: Entry Slope Less than 1 in 12, No Interior Steps
- Entry Location: front door
- Stories/Levels: One
- Stories Description: One
- Square Feet: 1,566
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1963
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Property Condition: Fixer, Repairs (Major)
Lot Features
- Property View: Neighborhood, Pool
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1396
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 94 x 65
- Lot Description: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Level with Street, Utilities - Overhead
- Fencing (Description): Block, Brick
Green Features
- Walk Score: 58
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1,165.39
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
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Schools
Schools serving 233 E 21st St
School District:Newport-Mesa Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Heinz Kaiser Elementary School 2130 Santa Ana Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 | 3-6 | 0.3 mi |
Woodland Elementary School 2025 Garden Lane, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 | K-2 | 0.3 mi |
Horace Ensign Intermediate School 2000 Cliff Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92663 | 7-8 | 1.9 mi |
Newport Harbor High School 600 Irvine Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663 | 9-12 | 1.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 233 E 21st St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/24/2025
Sold
$1,825,000
-3.9%
MLS
8/22/2025
Price Reduced
$1,899,000
-2.57%
MLS
8/15/2025
Price Reduced
$1,949,000
-2.5%
MLS
7/18/2025
Listed
$1,999,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
233 E 21st Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 (MLS# OC25161751) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,825,000 on September 24, 2025. This property was sold by Linda Fong from our Laguna Niguel Office.Want to learn more about 233 E 21st Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Costa Mesa? You can browse all Costa Mesa real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.


